[08-30-2022] Orange County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash Results in Injuries on 57 Freeway Near Fullerton

According to California Highway Patrol, a multi-vehicle crash involving a big rig injured several people on the northbound Orange (57) Freeway in the Fullerton area Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at about 7:15 a.m. at Chapman Avenue.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a few people received minor injuries.

After more than two hours, the three right lanes continued to be blocked off as crews worked to clear the scene.

The events leading up to the collision were the subject of an ongoing investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The United States has some of the busiest roads in the world, which is a big problem. About 280 million cars and trucks are registered in the U.S., and 227.5 million people drive them daily.

Every year in the United States, six million people are hurt or killed in car accidents. Traffic accidents are the number one cause of death in the U.S., killing more than 38,000 people yearly.

One example is when more than one car crashes into another. A multi-vehicle collision is when three or more cars crash into each other. Chain-reaction accidents happen when two vehicles crash, causing a third car to crash into the first car, which then drives the third car to crash into the first.

A recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study found that more than 13,000 people died in accidents involving multiple passenger vehicles. These kinds of accidents cause more than 40% of all car accidents.

Orange County Car Accident Lawyers

When more than one car is involved in an accident, it can be harder to figure out what happened. Due to the stress and grief, they have been through since the crash, it may be hard for victims to deal with a lawsuit.

Contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. In a personal injury lawsuit, if the negligent party is found to be at fault, the injured person must be paid for their medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and pain and suffering.

A good lawyer for a car accident will look at every detail of the crash. No matter who was at fault or what insurance plans are available, you have the right to fair and adequate compensation for your losses.

At Arash Law, our Orange County car accident lawyers are ready to get you the money you are owed. We can answer important questions like what to do after a car accident, how an attorney can help protect your legal rights, and how to find the right personal injury lawyer. You can talk to one of our lawyers for free by calling (888) 488-1391.